Business Studies (A Level)
Caroline Chisholm School
Course summary
The course essentially tries to encourage and teach students to research and analyse information to make the correct business decision. Thus, there is a heavy dependence on case study and ‘real’ business material. Year 12: Students will learn what a business is, alongside how managers and leadership can influence decision-making. We will look at making decisions to improve marketing, operational, financial, and human resource performance. Year 12 exams will be conducted internally to monitor progress. Year 13: Students will then explore how to analyse the strategic position of a business, choose the strategic direction, and learn how to pursue strategies and manage strategic change.
Entry Requirements
Checked against your grades — every rule traces to the school's published source.
| Requirement | Rule | You |
|---|---|---|
Business | Grade 5 in Business (if taken) | — |
English Literature | Grade 5 in English Literature (if taken) | — |
Business Alternative route | Grade 5 in Business (if taken) | — |
English Language Alternative route | Grade 5 in English Language (if taken) | — |
Mathematics | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English Language | Grade 4 in English Language (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English Literature (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English - Literature Alternative route | Grade 4 in English - Literature (if taken) | — |
Mathematics Alternative route | Grade 4 in Mathematics (if taken) | — |
English - First Language Alternative route | Grade 4 in English - First Language | — |
As published by the school
GCSE English Minimum of grade 5 in English GCSE Business (if taken) Minimum of grade 5
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Assessment
Paper 1: 2-hour exam (100 marks) Three compulsory sections: Section A has 15 multiple choice questions (MCQs) worth 15 marks. Section B has short answer questions worth 35 marks. Sections C and D have two essay questions (choice of one from two and one from two) worth 25 marks each. Paper 2: 2-hour exam (100 marks) Three data response compulsory questions worth approximately 33 marks each and made up of three or four-part questions Paper 3: 2-hour exam (100 marks) One compulsory case study followed by approximately six questions
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